Comparison

Regain vs Study Focus Light

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Regain

This app helps students stay focused by blocking distracting applications during study sessions. It offers a customizable timer, progress tracking, and optional features like Pomodoro technique and strict mode for enhanced concentration.

Highlights
  • App blocking during focus sessions
  • Customizable study timer
  • Pomodoro technique support (Pro)
  • Strict mode for enhanced commitment (Pro)
  • Focus statistics with subject breakdown
  • Focus music for concentration (Pro)
Features
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Can't study without checking your phone every five minutes? You're not the only one. Regain is the focus app built purely for students - block the apps that distract you, start a focus timer, and finally get through a study session without Instagram or YouTube pulling you away. Whether you're preparing for board exams, college entrance tests, or professional certifications, Regain helps you put in the hours. FOCUS TIMER Set a timer, lock in, and study. Choose your duration and tag each session by subject (Physics, Organic Chemistry, or whatever you're on). POMODORO TIMER (PRO) Stay focused and get more done with the classic Pomodoro technique. Focus, recharge, repeat - customize your focus and break durations, with support for both short and long breaks. BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS When you start a focus session, Regain blocks the apps you choose - like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, and Twitter/X - until your timer ends. Powered by Apple's Screen Time, so Regain never sees which apps you block or accesses your screen time data. STRICT MODE (PRO) For students who want an extra layer of self-commitment. When you turn on Strict Mode, your session runs for the full duration you selected - helping you build the habit of finishing what you start. Enable or disable it anytime from Settings. FOCUS GUARD (PRO) An opt-in reminder that helps you follow through when willpower dips during a focus session. You stay in control - toggle Focus Guard on or off anytime from Settings. FOCUS STATS Watch your focus improve day over day, with a per-subject breakdown so you know exactly which subjects got your attention. FOCUS MUSIC (PRO) Science-backed sounds built for concentration: Lofi Beats, Deep Focus Ambience, White Noise, Space, and Binaural. THEMES (PRO) Personalize your focus screen with beautiful Nature and Lofi wallpapers. FREE VS PRO The free tier includes unlimited focus sessions and a stopwatch. Regain Pro unlocks Pomodoro, Strict Mode, Premium Themes, and Science-Backed Focus Music. PRIVACY Sign in with Apple or Google is optional — signing in syncs your subscription across your devices. Your focus data always stays on your device, whether you sign in or not. Regain uses Apple's Family Controls to block distractions and never sees the names of the apps you block. You can permanently delete your account at any time from Settings. Terms of Use: https://regainapp.ai/legal/terms-of-use-ios/ & https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://regainapp.ai/legal/privacy-policy-ios/ Download Regain and start studying without distractions. SUPPORT Questions? help@regainapp.ai FAQ: https://regainapp.ai/support/ios/

About

Study Focus Light

Features
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Study Focus Light is a simple visual companion for study sessions, exam preparation, homework, reading, and deep work. Choose how long you want to focus and turn on a steady study light. The visual anchor helps you create a dedicated study environment and return to the task when distractions appear. Use it for: • Study sessions and exam revision • Homework, assignments, and reading • Deep work and focused work blocks • Building a simple study routine There are no complicated methods or cluttered screens. Choose a duration, turn on the light, and dedicate that time to your task. A clear, simple tool to support your concentration, productivity, and study routine.

Screenshots

Regain4 screens
Study Focus Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Study Focus Light at 15.0 against Regain's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Regain sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Study Focus Light sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Regain versus Study Focus Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegainStudy Focus Light
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEpowerx Labs Private LimitedMaria Valderrey Sanchez

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Regain

Subscriptions10
  • Regain Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Regain Pro Monthly Plan$14.991 Month
  • Regain Pro Monthly Plan$19.991 Month
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  • Regain Pro Yearly Discount$29.991 Year
  • Regain Pro Annual$39.991 Year
  • Regain Pro Annual$49.991 Year
  • Regain Pro Annual$59.991 Year
  • Regain Pro Annual$79.991 Year
  • Regain Pro Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Regain Pro Annual$149.991 Year
4 purchases

Study Focus Light

One-time4
  • 1h$0.49
  • 2h$0.99
  • 4h$0.99
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  • 4h$1.99

Questions

Is Regain free?
Regain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Study Focus Light free?
Study Focus Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Regain or Study Focus Light have ads?
Both Regain and Study Focus Light show ads.

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